Saudi Arabia not to compromise on security as Houthis choose ‘chaos’: MBS
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom ‘will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat’.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom ‘will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat’.


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Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

Fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis is raising fears Yemen could return to full-scale war.

France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.
Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS’s visit to Paris.
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.

Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman’s discussions.

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.